August 25, 2008
I just finished speaking with Darien and Darius, aka “The Fabulous Ones,” on their radio show and am so inspired. If you have a chance, check out blogtalkradio (www.DarimarEntetainment.com) on Monday nights, 9 pm EST. They are fun, delightful and insightful.
Tonight we talked a lot about how our lives are defined by our beliefs, and we also branched into some other topics. One of my favorites was how important the connection between all of us is. We so often get caught up in “What do I need to do to . . .”, or “What am I doing right or wrong.” We forget that we are all in this together, and if we are connecting soul-to-soul we are doing what we need to do and doing it right.
My father has Parkinson’s disease and he has a difficult time talking. He’ll say a few words and then there will be a long pause before he can finish his sentence. I’ve learned to be fully present with him during this silent time. He’s still there. So very there. And in this time I find that we’re even more connected than when we’re caught up in the words.
There have been so many people in my life lately who have shared their hearts with me and given me love and support. I cherish this love dearly. It has healed me and expanded me. We are all so unique and we are all one. It’s so fulfilling to experience this life knowing and living in this reality.
August 10, 2008:
I’ve been journeling my cancer journey at http://www.pinkmagazine.com/blog/breast_cancer08.html
Meanwhile:
Life has taken on a much different perspective, to say the least. I’ve heard others say it, but it’s so very true that the little things don’t matter as much any more. And there are really very few big things. We get so caught up in linear time, forgetting that time is not linear at all. It’s the space in between that matters most – the space and the people who fill it.
Some things I’m learning next:
Don’t count on using correct words when you’re on Valium and Demerol, though people tend to figure you out.
Love the body. It’s phenomenal. I’m amazed at how well it’s dealing with this major transition. What a miracle of life our spirit is housed in.